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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| C | Auston Matthews |
| W | Alex Tuch |
| W | Anthony Beauvillier |
| W | Tobias Rieder |
| W | Mitchell Marner |
| D | Victor Hedman |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Semyon Varlamov |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 22.02 | 2.53 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 18.84 | 2.41 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,700 | 16.28 | 2.11 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $8,500 | 16.18 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,700 | 22.02 | 2.53 |
| Auston Matthews | OTT | $7,800 | 18.84 | 2.41 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
| Jeff Carter | VAN | $6,600 | 14.74 | 2.23 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 19.36 | 2.22 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.97 | 2.04 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 15.90 | 2.21 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 15.83 | 2.33 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,900 | 15.41 | 1.95 |
| James van Riemsdyk | OTT | $7,100 | 15.20 | 2.14 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $7,600 | 15.19 | 2.00 |
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,600 | 13.09 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | OTT | $5,600 | 13.09 | 2.34 |
| Mitchell Marner | OTT | $6,800 | 15.83 | 2.33 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,700 | 19.36 | 2.22 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,200 | 15.90 | 2.21 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYI | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
| Connor Brown | OTT | $3,500 | 7.60 | 2.17 |
| Jeff Skinner | WSH | $5,700 | 12.29 | 2.16 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 16.31 | 2.55 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 14.94 | 2.49 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.98 | 2.41 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $5,700 | 12.70 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,400 | 16.31 | 2.55 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,000 | 14.94 | 2.49 |
| Ryan Pulock | NJ | $4,200 | 10.25 | 2.44 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | EDM | $5,800 | 13.98 | 2.41 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | LA | $9,000 | 23.11 | 2.57 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 22.60 | 2.76 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,400 | 19.09 | 2.27 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $8,000 | 18.79 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,200 | 22.60 | 2.76 |
| John Gibson | LA | $9,000 | 23.11 | 2.57 |
| Louis Domingue | ARZ | $8,000 | 18.79 | 2.35 |
| Jake Allen | EDM | $8,400 | 19.09 | 2.27 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.